JuJu Watkins scored 21 factors earlier than fouling out within the ultimate minute, and No. 4 Southern California held No. 8 Maryland inside attain of its first loss, 79-74, on Wednesday night time.
Shyanne Sellers scored 26 factors for Maryland, however the Terrapins (14-1, 4-1 Big Ten) got here up empty after main by seven within the fourth quarter.
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A 3-point play by Kiki Iriafen gave USC a 75-72 lead with 1:28 to play. Then Rayah Marshall blocks a shot from Sellers.
Watkins picked up an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, however Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed a 3-pointer and Avery Howell pushed the Trojans’ result in 5 with a pair of free throws.
With USC (15-1, 5-0) simply becoming a member of the Big Ten, this was the primary assembly between these groups since 1995.
Iriafen completed with 21 factors. Christina Dalce had 15 factors and 12 rebounds for Maryland. Kaylene Smikle scored 16 targets for the Terps however shot 6-of-21.
Takeaway
USC: It wasn’t one of the best night time for Watkins, who shot 7 of 19 from the sector and dedicated eight turnovers, however the Trojans confirmed they might clamp down on protection and acquired sufficient targets from Iriafen and others.
Maryland: Sellers was in offensive mode for a lot of the night time, however the Terps shot simply 36.5 % from the sector and failed to attain late once they wanted to.
Key second
Maryland led 68-61 earlier than Kennedy Smith scored seven straight factors for USC, tying the sport with a 3.
Key statistic
Maryland went 2-of-14 from 3-point vary.
Next
Maryland performs Wisconsin on Saturday. USC returns dwelling to face Penn State on Sunday.
Associated Press reporting.
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